sunday | 26

“Under the Vine and the Fig Tree — the Jews of Napa Valley.” With Donna Mendelsohn of the Jewish Historical Society. At B’nai B’rith Oakland Lodge, 1029 Heinz Ave., Berkeley. 10:30 a.m. (510) 845-6941.

monday | 27

“Israeli Security Tech Showcase.”

At Embassy Suites Hotel Sacramento, Riverfront Promenade, Sacramento. www.israelsectech.org/ca_info.php

“What’s Up with Teens and Drugs?” With Marsha Rosenbaum. At the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St. 6:30 p.m. $10-$15. (415) 292-1255.

“The Jew as Artist/The Artist as Jew II.” Sponsor: The National Foundation for Jewish Culture. At San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 151 Third St. 8 p.m. $15. (213) 387-0990.

tuesday | 28

“A Taste of Judaism: Are You Curious?” Sponsor: Project Welcome of the Union for Reform Judaism. Tuesdays: Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19. 7 p.m. Free. Call for locations. (888) 756-8242 ext. 16.

“Fostering Health, School Engagement and Integrity: Avoiding the Traps of the Fast Track.” With Denise Clark Pope. At Parent’s Place, 410 Sherman Ave., Palo Alto. 7 p.m. (650) 688-3040.

“Talking About My Generation.” With Jeremy Graeme Frankel, director of the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society. At Contra Costa Jewish Community Center, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. 10 a.m. $3-$5. (925) 938-7800.

wednesday | 29

“Understanding and Dealing with Your Child’s Anger.” With Bonnie Romanow. At Parent’s Place, 1360 N. Dutton, Suite C, Santa Rosa. Sept. 29 and Oct. 13. 6-8 p.m. (707) 571-2048.

thursday | 30

Camp Tawonga adult weekend. Sponsor: Young Adults Division of the San Francisco Jewish Community Federation and Camp Tawonga. Sept. 30-Oct. 3. $270. Information: (415) 543-2267.

sunday | 3

“Baby is a Blessing.” Sponsor: Project Welcome. Oct. 3-Jan. 25. $20. Information: (888) 756-8242 ext. 16.

monday | 4

Learn to knit comfort caps. Congregation Emanu-El Comfort Caps project knits caps for cancer patients. Oct. 4, 11, 25 and Nov. 1, 8. Information: (415) 751-2541 x151.

“Look I can paint!” Ages 2-4. With Tracy Johnson. At Parent’s Place, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. Mondays, Oct. 4-18. $60 for three sessions. (415) 491-7959.

“Sukkat Shalom: A Sukkah of Peace.” With Rebecca Schwartz, associate director, Shalom Bayit. Co-sponsor: Bay Area Jewish Women Working to End Domestic Violence. At Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St. 5:30 p.m. (415) 292-1200.

“Sukkat Shalom: A Shelter of Peace.” At Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St. 7 p.m. $15-18. (415) 292-1200.

“Art Spiegelman: In the Shadow of No Towers.” At Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, 3200 California St. 7 p.m. (415) 292-1233.

tuesday | 5

Parent talk. With Robert Scott. Oct. 5 and 12. At Parent’s Place, 1710 Scott St., S.F. 12 p.m. $20 (415) 359-2454.

Single mothers. With Pnina Tobin. Oct. 5-26. 6:30 p.m. $15 per session. (415) 359-2454.

“The Terrific Twos and You!” With Robert Scott. Oct. 5-Oct. 19. $20 per session. (415) 359-2454.

wednesday | 6

“Life After Work: Successful Aging.” With Walter and Esther Stone. At Parents Place, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael. Oct. 6, 20 and 27. 5:30 p.m. $100-150. (415) 419-3601.